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Weight

10-25 lbs

Height

15-17 inches

Color(s)

brindle, seal, or black with white markings on muzzle, between eyes, and forechest, and possibly white collar and lower legs

Overview

As their name implies, this breed was developed in Boston, Massachusetts. Originally weighing up to 44 pounds, the Boston Terrier was bred down from the bull and terrier pit-fighting breeds. This breed has the distinction of being the first non-sporting dog to be bred in America.

Character

The Boston Terrier is compact, sturdy, and small but is not delicate or fragile. This breed has a kind and gentle nature and is often referred to as the American Gentleman. They are lively, high-spirited, and playful. This dapper dog is a delightful combination of determination, strength, balance, and gracefulness.

Temperament

Highly intelligent, alert, and enthusiastic, the Boston Terrier is affectionate and loyal. This breed is quite animated and has a lovely sense of humor. They thrive on human interaction and on being an integral part of the family. They do best in a home with children over the age of eight years and are exceedingly good with the elderly. They will generally get along with non-canine pets, although males may fight with other dogs. The Boston Terrier has a very sensitive nature and will be affected either positively or negatively by tone of voice or the home atmosphere and environment.

Care

Regular brushing with a firm bristle brush will minimize loose hair. This breed should be bathed only when absolutely necessary using a mild shampoo. The Boston Terrier has a tendency to drool so frequent wiping of the face is recommended. They eyes and ears need to be checked and cleaned on a regular basis. Boston Terriers are prone to such health issues as breathing difficulties, heart and skin tumors, and eye injuries. They do not adapt well to weather extremes.

Coat

The Boston Terrier has a coat that is fine in texture, short, glossy, and smooth. The color of the coat comes in black with white markings, seal, and brindle. Occasionally the coat will come in brown with white markings. This breed is an average shedder.

Training

The Boston Terrier is eager and quick to learn. They may be difficult to housebreak and the crate training method is recommended. Due to their highly sensitive nature harsh and heavy-handed methods must never be used. This breed responds to praise, fairness, firmness, patience, and consistency.

Activity

Relatively inactive indoors, the Boston Terrier is quite content to just be with the family at all times. However, regular daily exercise is a must to keep this breed fit and in shape. They benefit from and enjoy securely leashed walks, family play sessions, and free play in a safely fenced area. Boston Terriers do well in an apartment, condominium, or city dwelling provided they are given sufficient exercise, attention, and stimulation.

Ownership

Help reduce the number of Boston Terrier puppies in shelters by doing your due diligence. Many puppies are often purchased with little or no knowledge of what goes into parenting one. Uneducated decisions often leave the puppy in need of adoption and in the care of rescue groups. Bringing home a puppy into your family has many benefits but we first implore you to educate yourself. An informed decision will take into account the characteristics of the breed, your lifestyle, expected veterinary care, the demands and limitations of owning one, their activity requirements and levels of companionship required.

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Anonymous asked:

3/20/2015 11:40:25 PM

3/20/2015 11:40:25 PM

Are blue Boston Terrier dogs pure bred?

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Anonymous

Yes they are, however, they are not show-worthy coloration as the AKC, CKC, UKC, ect only allow black and white as well as liver and white for the Boston Terrier. The blue coloration comes from a genetic deformity that dilutes the black gene so that the dog appears to be blue.3/21/2015 9:33:29 AM

Anonymous asked:

2/26/2015 3:05:38 PM

2/26/2015 3:05:38 PM

Are Boston Terriers born with bobbed tails or do they cut them? How do you potty train without the crate? What foods should I not feed her?

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Anonymous

Boston Terrier's have their tails docked at between birth and 3 days old. If you do not want to use a crate to potty train, then use the 2 hour method. Have the puppy attached by a long leash to you at all times and set a timer to go off every 2 hours. Take your puppy out to use the bathroom every time that timer goes off and reward your puppy with food and praise. It took only 1 week to fully potty train my dogs like that. You should feed your dog a high grade grain-free puppy food. Do not feed her table scraps, cooked bones, raw potato, garlic or onions.2/26/2015 4:31:31 PM

Anonymous

It's a disqualifying fault in the AKC standard to alter a dogs tail. Other DQ's are blue eye (s), duddly nose, any color other than black & white, brindle & white and seal ( black dog with red sheen in the sun ), and again the altered tail. If you are not breeding for the standard then what?3/3/2015 10:59:05 AM

Anonymous

Bostonian are born with the short tail, their tails should not have to be docked. Other breeds that required tails to be docked, we did that when their eyes were opened. We tied them off instead of cutting.3/29/2015 12:13:44 PM

Anonymous

Pure bred Boston Terriers are born with short curly tails. You do not have to dock them. They are quick to learn and easy to house train. 3/29/2015 12:25:52 PM

Anonymous asked:

2/7/2015 8:00:41 PM

2/7/2015 8:00:41 PM

How much money would it cost to get a Boston Terrier puppy?

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Anonymous

Every breeder is different, so prices will depend on your area and the quality of dog you are looking for. But the average price for a Boston Terrier puppy that is registered is between $1000.00 - $1200.00.2/9/2015 10:53:10 AM

Anonymous asked:

2/4/2015 6:09:18 AM

2/4/2015 6:09:18 AM

How do i know the Boston Terrier breeder I'm buying a puppy from is legitimate?

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Anonymous

There are many websites that will help you with basic questions you should ask your breeder before buying a puppy. But some main ones to think of are: Puppies should be registered and not cost more for registration, only if you are getting breeding rights. Breeder should have both parents on hand and allow you to see them/spend time with them. Both parents should have had their health checks and you should be able to see those documents. You should be allowed to see where the puppies are growing up/how the dogs live. Your breeder should be breeding for the right reasons, breeding the two dogs to better the breed, so as why they chose those two dogs. If they said that they just looked nice together, that's a big red flag. The breeder should be able to give you references of past puppies and allow you to talk to their vet. The breeder should also ask you just as many questions as you ask him/her, they should want to know where their puppies are going.2/4/2015 9:22:36 AM

Anonymous asked:

8/28/2014 6:40:47 AM

8/28/2014 6:40:47 AM

Average cost of Boston terrier Average cost of Boston terrier in australia

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Anonymous

Every breeder is different, as they will calculate how much is costs to raise/rear the sire and dam, to title the sire and dam, to get the health checks done for both sire and dam as well as then breeding and raising/rearing a little of puppies. But the average price of a Boston Terrier puppy from a qualified, responsible, respectable and knowledgeable breed is between $1300.00 - $2000.00. Please note: Cheap puppies are not cheaper in the long run.8/28/2014 9:46:33 AM

Anonymous

Why can't puppies stay with their dad and mom?2/7/2015 8:06:06 PM

Anonymous asked:

7/15/2014 1:42:43 PM

7/15/2014 1:42:43 PM

Years that Boston Terriers live How long do Boston Terriers live

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Anonymous

The Boston Terrier's average life-span is 15 or more years.7/16/2014 5:19:20 PM

Anonymous

The Average Life span of a Boston Terrier is between 11 to 15 years but with any animal that can fluctuate depending on health issues or how they are raised i have seen some Bostons live up to 17 years were as i have seen some live only 8. The Better they are raised and treated the longer they can live.10/30/2014 12:24:25 AM

Anonymous

Boston terriers can have a life span of 11 to 15 years but, it can be different depending on health issues. 3/17/2015 12:25:33 PM

Anonymous asked:

4/4/2014 12:25:09 AM

4/4/2014 12:25:09 AM

why do some Boston terrier have a black spot on their head? Some pups have a spot on their head? Some do not. Why?

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Anonymous

It is just a spot on their head from genetic's. It is neither good nor bad,7/9/2014 9:27:57 PM

Anonymous

The black spot on the Boston's head is just from genetics.3/18/2015 12:35:24 PM

Anonymous asked:

12/30/2013 10:10:24 AM

12/30/2013 10:10:24 AM

Certification of papers on red boston terrier How do you get certification papers to certify my red boston terrier?

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Anonymous

If your got your dog from a qualified and reputable breeder, the puppy should come with papers. If he/she did not, then that is a red flag. Contact your breeder and make sure that the sire and dam of the puppy are registered with a legal Kennel Club. If they are not, then you can not certify your dog.7/9/2014 9:42:45 PM

Anonymous asked:

11/13/2013 4:36:05 PM

11/13/2013 4:36:05 PM

question and statement I would like to see more info on mixed breeds maybe you could make it to where we could add both breeds in to find out info particular to each dog. I would also like to know how much to feed a 3# 5wk puppy he is a Bostinese that I have been bottle feeding since 2 1/2 wks and am now switching over to grewl and don't want to over or under feed him

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Anonymous

The puppy should be bottle fed until he/she is at least 4 - 5 weeks old. At that time, you can start moving the pup to gruel. In that case, you allow the pup to eat as much as he/she wants at all times. Fresh gruel should be available at all times for the pup.7/9/2014 9:44:21 PM

Anonymous asked:

5/2/2013 1:55:48 PM

5/2/2013 1:55:48 PM

What is the life span of the bosten terrier? How long do Boston Terrier's live and do they like kids?

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Anonymous

Boston Terriers can live about fifteen years or more and they are especially good with kids. 5/2/2013 7:20:51 PM

Anonymous

I have had two boston terriers both healthy, active, and lovable. The male lived for 15 years and the female was just shy of 16 years old. I would recommend this breed for anyone with children or a large household.... come to think of it.. I would recommend a Boston to ANYONE!!8/7/2013 11:58:08 AM

Anonymous asked:

4/17/2013 12:30:03 PM

4/17/2013 12:30:03 PM

What kind of medicine should I get for my Boston Terrier's eyes ? has a sore on his right eye

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Anonymous

Your vet is the only one qualified to be able to give you something for your dog's eye.7/9/2014 9:44:49 PM

Anonymous asked:

4/3/2013 12:54:38 PM

4/3/2013 12:54:38 PM

Why will my boston terrier follow every move i make

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Anonymous

Because he loves you <310/6/2013 12:09:44 PM

Anonymous

Because boston terriers are very devoted to their humans. Mine have never been out of my sight in the house or in the yard. 12/9/2013 3:27:49 PM

Anonymous

My Boston would follow me into the bathroom if I let her, but the only place should would not follow me would be into the bathroom to take a bath. 4/21/2014 7:17:30 AM

Anonymous asked:

3/30/2013 1:16:53 PM

3/30/2013 1:16:53 PM

how much and how often should you feed your boston terrier, she is 8 months old

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Anonymous

There are different answers to this question however, I will tell you what I did for our boston terrier pup. Starting out I fed him 4 times a day in smaller portions than I would if I had fed him 3 times a day. I did this because I wanted to teach him moderation. After about 6 months I began leaving the bowl out and noticed he would eat when he was hungry and not because it was there. I judged this based on the amount of food left in the bowl. He lived to be 15 years old, never any health issues nor was he ever over or under weight. The main thing people need to understand is that each puppy is different as each child is different, it is all truly based on the sweet beautiful puppy's personality. You have to find what works for you and your pup.
8/7/2013 11:54:03 AM

Anonymous asked:

3/26/2013 9:01:45 PM

3/26/2013 9:01:45 PM

is there a such dog as a Toy Boston Terrier? I am looking for a tiny Boston Terrier.

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Anonymous

Some are smaller but there is no toy bostons. The word toy is an adjective describing the possible size. In general, teacup/toy like words are used far less by reputable breeders.... Once used widely as a marketing tactic.3/28/2013 11:17:02 PM

Anonymous asked:

3/26/2013 12:35:27 PM

3/26/2013 12:35:27 PM

Cutting nails How often do you have to cut Boston Terrier's nails? every 2 weeks?

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Anonymous

When needed. 2 weeks sounds i bit extreme.3/28/2013 11:17:44 PM

Anonymous asked:

3/14/2013 9:20:50 AM

3/14/2013 9:20:50 AM

what about skin tumors My boston terrier is 10yrs old. She has a skin tumors on her left rear side the size of a marble.Is her life in danger?

1 Comment

Anonymous

Take to vet. Possibly staph3/28/2013 11:18:18 PM

Anonymous asked:

2/25/2013 4:09:01 PM

2/25/2013 4:09:01 PM

when will a boston terrier start showing if pregnant

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Anonymous

About 4 weeks bred you will see mild changes3/28/2013 11:19:01 PM

Anonymous asked:

2/19/2013 6:18:13 PM

2/19/2013 6:18:13 PM

How long does a female Boston Terrier puppy have thier period

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Anonymous

Boston Terrier's will bleed for about 7-10 days usually, then after that they will be in 'standing heat' meaning ready to be breed, for around 7-10 more days. you can expect this to go on every 6 months roughly. DO NOT LET THEM NEAR A MALE WHEN THEY STOP BLEEDING, this is the time they are actually ready to be breed.12/3/2013 1:47:13 PM

i have owned two boston terriers one lived to be 13 yrs old the other lived to be 15 yrs old.12/22/2012 7:24:43 PM

Anonymous

The Boston Terrier I had lived to be just over 13 years old. She was a sweetheart and I'll get another as soon as my landlord allows me to.2/19/2013 3:23:01 PM

Anonymous asked:

11/27/2012 4:22:22 AM

11/27/2012 4:22:22 AM

average litter size What is the average litter size of Boston Terrier Puppies?

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Anonymous

usually 3 or 4, but have seen as many as 13.... very unusual.
12/3/2013 1:45:10 PM

Anonymous asked:

11/27/2012 4:21:07 AM

11/27/2012 4:21:07 AM

My Boston Terrier had to be delivered by C-Section, do all Bostons need to be born this way?

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Anonymous

No!3/28/2013 11:19:34 PM

Anonymous asked:

11/20/2012 6:14:51 PM

11/20/2012 6:14:51 PM

Nose does the boston terrier have pink all around the nose area?

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Anonymous

They can.
3/28/2013 11:19:53 PM

Anonymous asked:

11/3/2012 12:31:06 PM

11/3/2012 12:31:06 PM

Do Boston Terriers tend to have allergies? My 1 year old won't stop itching, and licking her... Do Boston Terriers tend to have allergies? My 1 year old won't stop itching, and licking her paws. ?????

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Anonymous

yes boston terriers do tend to have allergies.11/16/2012 6:07:53 PM

Anonymous

Some Boston's can be allergic to as little as their own dog food some can be allergic to the rice some to other ingredients in dog food which can cause them to lick their paws i would suggest looking into a dog food with less fillers if your close to a pet store ask them but i recommend blue or science diet.10/30/2014 12:28:57 AM

Anonymous asked:

10/29/2012 1:22:00 PM

10/29/2012 1:22:00 PM

We go camping in the winter months where temps can get below freezing.Can a Boston handle colder... We go camping in the winter months where temps can get below freezing.Can a Boston handle colder temps with a sweater?

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Anonymous

No they don't handle cold well 11/3/2012 11:47:25 PM

Anonymous

Not if you're tent camping. They don't have an undercoat, which means they can be as susceptible to the cold as a small child....wearing just a sweater. Boston's love to go outside and play, but they cool off quick and begin shivering!11/16/2012 9:01:08 PM

Anonymous asked:

10/27/2012 6:44:24 PM

10/27/2012 6:44:24 PM

do boston terriers have long hair

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Anonymous

no short hair with less than average shedding12/5/2012 10:22:08 PM

Anonymous

YES! (i wish people would do their homework before they answer). Long hair is a recessive gene in BTs, it's pretty rare. If you need proof please go to the official CKC webpage (CKC stands for Canadian Kennel Club, just as the AKC stands for the American Kennel Club and is considered the gold standard in describing a show-quality breed) www.ckc.ca webpage acknowledges long haired bostons. Hope this helps!7/16/2013 6:30:49 PM

Anonymous

Bostons do not have long hair. They shed but they do not have an under coat so it usually isn't a problem. But no to anyone who asks they do not have long hair. 3/25/2015 12:27:33 PM

Anonymous asked:

10/7/2012 1:10:55 PM

10/7/2012 1:10:55 PM

i have never had a dog/puppy before is a Boston terrier good for first timers?

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Anonymous

Yes, very good. I've had 5 boston terriers at once. Wonderfully behaved dogs. Especially if you have kids!10/21/2012 11:34:18 AM

Anonymous

yes this dog will make you a boston terrier lover forever12/5/2012 10:20:55 PM

Anonymous asked:

10/5/2012 7:33:30 AM

10/5/2012 7:33:30 AM

When do Boston Terriers first come into heat?

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Anonymous

about 7 months
10/15/2012 11:22:44 AM

Anonymous

It ranges truthfully but Boston Terriers usually hit their menses between 7 months to a year old my girl didn't till she was 11 months old like clock work. if you are planing on breeding her i hope you have all details before hand since Bostons are breed to have the distinctive round head almost 92% have to be born via cesarean section and that can be costly if she goes into labor after hours and have to rush to a emergency vet. upwards of 1500. so please think before you breed.10/30/2014 12:32:28 AM

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